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The Youth IGF in Canada aims to increase awareness of internet governance issues and facilitate youth participation in global policy making at the IGF and beyond. It is a part of the Youth IGF Movement with Together against Cybercrime and its partners.
'''Youth IGF Canada''' aims to increase awareness of [[internet governance]] issues and facilitate youth participation in global policymaking at the [[IGF]] and beyond. It missions it to ensure Canadian youth representation at every Internet governance-related space, both nationally and internationally. We collect data, write reports, and advocate for young Canadians to have access to a trustworthy and open Internet. Its vision is to provide a space and platform for the next generation of Canadian Internet leaders.
 
 
In 2019, Youth IGF Canada has also participated in policy development processes such as the [https://iotsecurity2018.ca/ Canadian Multistakeholder Process on Enhancing IoT Security], where they developed a [https://iotsecurity2018.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Youth-and-IoT-in-Canada-Report-1.pdf/ policy report] on engaging young people in IoT security initiatives.
 
The '''Youth IGF Canada''' was inactive since 2019. It was resurrected by [[Dana Cramer]] in 2023.

Latest revision as of 18:28, 1 May 2024


General Information
Issue Areas: Youth, Internet Governance
Country: Canada
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Toronto
Website: https://www.youthigfcanada.ca
Twitter: [@YIGFCanada Twitter]
People
Dana Cramer, Leader


Youth IGF Canada aims to increase awareness of internet governance issues and facilitate youth participation in global policymaking at the IGF and beyond. It missions it to ensure Canadian youth representation at every Internet governance-related space, both nationally and internationally. We collect data, write reports, and advocate for young Canadians to have access to a trustworthy and open Internet. Its vision is to provide a space and platform for the next generation of Canadian Internet leaders.


In 2019, Youth IGF Canada has also participated in policy development processes such as the Canadian Multistakeholder Process on Enhancing IoT Security, where they developed a policy report on engaging young people in IoT security initiatives.

The Youth IGF Canada was inactive since 2019. It was resurrected by Dana Cramer in 2023.